TV Africa

tv africa
CountryGhana
HeadquartersAccra
Programming
LanguagesGa, Twi, British English
History
Launched17 May 2003[1]
Links
Website[1]

TV Africa is the first private fully owned Ghanaian free to air television station that has been consistent and has a credible brand for over 20 years. The station has been positioned to be the voice of Africa and the go-to station for authentic Africa news with a strong production of In-House TV programming and the best in-house TV studios (5 large and infrastructure fit studios).

History

The station was founded by filmmaker Kwaw Ansah in June 1999.[2]

The station started test broadcasts in 2002 and was formally inaugurated by the President of Ghana John Kufuor on 17 May 2003.[1]

The channel was acquired by Groupe Ideal in November 2016. The new management unveiled new programming in February 2018: Breakfastlive, G-Zone, Temperature, Video Ryde, Paemuka, Odoconfession, Newshour and Goal and Sportsworld.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "About Us – TV Africa Online". TV Africa. 24 June 2016. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  2. ^ Kwaku. (1999, 06). Media boom. New African.
  3. ^ TV Africa relaunches on-air programming; introduces 'Breakfastlive’ with 3 ladies